United Kingdom

Economy

Bank of England raises key interest rate, first time in over 3 years

The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 4% as it tries to curb rising prices fuelled by the Iran war.

5 November 2026

Climate

Can a centuries-old cemetery show how climate shocks fuelled disease?

Scientists say that climate shocks may have been ‘overlooked’ when researching certain diseases in the Industrial Revolution.

5 November 2026

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UK: Police arrest Palestine Action supporters outside Supreme Court

Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on the group resumed.

4 November 2026

Europe News

UK parliament risks 'catastrophic failure' after renovation delay

The Palace of Westminster could risk severe damage as the ageing building's renovation has been continuously postponed over political disagreements.

4 November 2026

Europe News

Slavery reparations 'not feasible' for UK, foreign minister says

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated a "debt reset" plan for the poorest Commonwealth countries that could alter interest rates on repayments.

4 November 2026

Europe News

UK Supreme Court to hear appeal against ban on Palestine Action group

The two-day hearing, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Supreme Court, comes as the group's prohibition has failed to quell support for the pro-Palestinian group, leading to mass arrests across the UK.

4 November 2026

Tech News

UK likely to face AI-powered cyberattacks by 2028, cyber chief warns

Criminals and hostile states are increasingly using artificial intelligence to scale up cyber operations, with outdated technology leaving essential services exposed, the head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre says.

3 November 2026

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British adventurer returns home after 28-year journey around the world

British adventurer Karl Bushby returns to his mother’s home in Hull after completing a 28-year, 50,000-kilometre journey from Chile.

2 November 2026

Europe News

British government sets out tougher rules for migrants settling in UK

British PM Andy Burnham said the UK had "lost control of immigration" following Brexit. "This Home Secretary is gripping this problem, and she has my full support in doing so."

2 November 2026

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Britain’s 'oldest cars' hit the road for annual London to Brighton run

The UK celebrates 140 years of the motor car as pre-1905 vehicles parade through London's historic streets before heading to Brighton.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia diverts after 'bomb threat'

"The aircraft diverted and landed safely at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in accordance with the relevant security protocols and procedures," the airline said in a statement shared with Euronews.

2 November 2026

Travel News

28 years and 50,000 kilometres: UK adventurer is home after epic trek

A crowd of up to 1,000 people cheered as the former British paratrooper arrived back in Hull, England, after his 50,000-kilometre journey.

2 November 2026

Tech News

UK pulls the plug on analogue phones in January - Europe is next

Businesses face soaring costs and disrupted services if they delay, as Brussels pushes for copper networks to be retired across the EU by 2035.

2 November 2026

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Londoners revive medieval jousting on electric bikes in Halloween spectacle

Londoners dressed as medieval knights raced into battle on electric bikes at a Halloween jousting event, drawing hundreds of spectators for a quirky modern twist on the medieval sport.

2 November 2026

Destinations

Harry Potter set-jetting by train: Five magical rail journeys

From Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross station in London to the Scottish viaduct crossed by the Hogwarts Express, these real-life locations bring the wizarding world to life. With the first film marking its 25th anniversary this November, here’s where to go for a spellbinding UK getaway by train.

2 November 2026

Business

AstraZeneca profit jumps 23% as it unveils major savings plan

AstraZeneca's net profit jumped 23% in the third quarter on booming sales of its cancer drugs, as the British drugmaker unveiled a programme to save $1.5 billion (€1.34bn) a year to invest back into developing new medicines.

30 October 2026

Business

BP profit quadruples as Iran war sends refining margins soaring

BP's net profit quadrupled between July and September as the Iran war sent refining margins and oil prices soaring, with the British energy giant beating forecasts and cutting its net debt by $8.4 billion (€7.5bn) ahead of a strategy update in December.

30 October 2026

Art

Knot for eating: Welcome to the Italian restaurant where every meal is knitted

From fluffy tiramisu to puffy ravioli, the food is as delicious as it is deceptive at 'Kate's Knitalian' — an immersive new art exhibition in London.

30 October 2026

Travel News

Low-cost airline Jet2 unveils business class-only charter plane

The Boeing 737-800NG has 76 business class seats and is based out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

29 October 2026

Economy

UK budget: Here’s five key takeaways from the Chancellor’s speech

The UK's new Chancellor, John Healey, has delivered his first Budget in the role. Here's five key takeaways from his speech.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Two men charged over RAF Fairford air base incident

One of those charged, Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, has been accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service, which police believe to be Iran's.

27 October 2026

Travel News

London’s most famous shopping street is now pedestrianised

Ahead of the holiday season, cars, buses and bikes are banned from nearly a kilometre of Oxford Street.

27 October 2026

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UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central London

Pedestrians have taken over part of London's Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.

26 October 2026

Business

Revolut to launch platform for investing in private tech companies

Revolut announced on Monday the launch of Revolut Ventures, a new platform developed with Carne Group to give eligible investors access to private technology companies, an investment market traditionally reserved for wealthy individuals and large institutions.

26 October 2026

Europe News

UK's Andy Burnham wants 'honest discussion' on EU free movement

Ahead of next month's UK-EU summit, Burnham said he favours an 'honest discussion' about the divisive issue of re-adapting free movement between the UK and the EU. But in an interview in London Sunday Times, he ruled out ever joining the Schengen zone or adopting the Euro.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Meghan Markle 'distressed' by child abuse image claims against father

Markle has been estranged from her father since 2018, when he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run-up to her wedding to Harry.

23 October 2026